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Man who died after being injured in Montreal jail was in 'illegal' detention

MONTREAL — Family, friends and community members gathered Friday evening to mourn and remember a 21-year-old man who died in hospital after being injured inside a Montreal jail on Christmas Eve.

Dec 30, 2022 7:50 PM Read more >

Steam pipe ruptures and injures two workers at Victoria General Hospital

VICTORIA — Health authorities in British Columbia say two workers were injured this morning when a pipe carrying steam ruptured at Victoria General Hospital.

Dec 30, 2022 6:15 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan premier calls Sunwing's move to end flights in province 'irresponsible'

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by Sunwing Vacations to suspend its flights from the Saskatoon and Regina airports for a month is irresponsible. The airline announced Thursday it was immediately cancelling its operations through Feb.

Dec 30, 2022 5:51 PM Read more >

Noah arcs back to top of B.C. baby name list for first time since 2007, usurps Olivia

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health ministry says Noah is poised to be the most popular baby name in the province this year, replacing longtime favourite Olivia, which topped the list last year.

Dec 30, 2022 4:44 PM Read more >

Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP cop shot dead

TORONTO — Hundreds of first responders and members of the public turned out Friday for a procession to pay tribute to a slain Ontario Provincial Police officer as calls grew for the federal government to reform its bail policy.

Dec 30, 2022 2:53 PM Read more >

'I heard children screaming inside': Four dead after Hamilton house fire

HAMILTON — Neighbours rushed towards a burning Hamilton home with ladders, witnesses said, as children inside screamed for help during a Thursday night fire that left four people dead.

Dec 30, 2022 1:39 PM Read more >

Next Bank of Canada governor would stay focused on fighting inflation: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his choice for Bank of Canada governor would be someone focused entirely on keeping annual inflation at its two per cent target.

Dec 30, 2022 1:26 PM Read more >

Pierre Poilievre doesn't like anti-Trudeau flags, but understands anger behind them

OTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he doesn't like the expletive-laden flags some Canadians are using to denounce Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but that he understands the anger fuelling such displays.

Dec 30, 2022 12:32 PM Read more >

Researchers warn of bias as Montreal health network to use AI to reduce wait times

MONTREAL — Artificial intelligence researchers say a Montreal hospital's plan to reduce emergency room wait times with an AI algorithm is an appropriate use of the technology — if it’s done carefully.

Dec 30, 2022 11:28 AM Read more >

Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address

OTTAWA — Canada's Governor General says 2022 was a "difficult and monumental year" marked by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Gov. Gen.

Dec 30, 2022 8:13 AM Read more >